Description
The Town of Ludlow, Vermont, is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide full‑service design engineering for the replacement of an existing culvert on East Hill Road. The effort is funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration and VTrans Municipal Assistance Section. The scope covers project kickoff, topographic and utility surveys, conceptual, preliminary and final design packages, right‑of‑way planning, environmental (NEPA CE) documentation, cost estimating, preparation of bid documents, and limited construction‑phase support (including three to six site visits). The consultant must follow VTrans MAS procedures, produce deliverables in MicroStation/CAD format, and coordinate with town staff and VTrans project supervisors. The contract will be awarded around mid‑November 2026, with a submission deadline of 23 Oct 2026.
• Full civil/structural engineering design for a new culvert (options: pipe arch, box culvert, open‑bottom arch)
• NEPA Categorical Exclusion documentation and environmental resource identification
• Right‑of‑Way (ROW) surveys, acquisition assistance, and utility coordination
• Development of conceptual, preliminary, and 100 % construction plans and specifications
• Cost estimating, traffic management plan, and bid package preparation
• Limited construction‑phase technical assistance (3‑6 site visits)